The Designer - a former banker turned artisan

After over a decade in finance, Oana traded the corporate world for craftsmanship, transforming her lifelong passion into Onika Knitwear.

Each piece is designed and handmade by the designer in Salzburg using the highest quality Italian yarns, reflecting her philosophy of slow luxury and meaningful design.

Why knitwear?
Knitwear and traditional craft had always been part of designer's family heritage - a legacy she chose to keep alive. With a natural talent for design and an eye for detail, she now creates knitwear collections that blend timeless artistry with contemporary elegance.

Today, every Onika Knitwear piece is crafted in very limited quantities, entirely by the designer’s hands.

Looking forward, she envisions expanding her creative universe by collaborating with other artisans who share her commitment to authenticity, craftsmanship, and slow luxury.

"Onika Knitwear is about more than clothes: it’s about slowing down, honoring tradition, and wearing something that holds a story. My story."

About Onika-Knitwear

Onika-Knitwear embraces the art of slow fashion, weaving a tapestry of timeless designs, sustainable practices, and a deep respect for the heritage of handcrafted garments.

Onika-Knitwear is a young brand, firmly anchored in a set of strong values: traditional craft, high quality, natural and organic materials without polyester, and local production. These values shape the brand's identity, embodying a heartfelt approach to every creation. Each piece is skilfully handmade, ensuring that no two knits are ever the same.

Onika-Knitwear gives a modern, minimalist interpretation of timeless traditional handcrafted techniques. The knitwear line evokes simplicity, versatility, with a hint of subtle elegance and comfort. All the designs are handmade of premium yarns produced in Italy, mainly mohair and organic wool, mulesing-free, OEKO-TEX 100 certified.

The brand is based in Salzburg, Austria, and all the designs are designed and handmade by the designer in her own atelier.

Our values: preserving the traditional craft, local production, and the highest quality yarns we can find

Sustainability

At the heart of Onika-Knitwear lies a profound set of values that revolve around traditions, sustainability and conscious consumption. 

TRADITIONAL CRAFT: Each piece is handmade, preserving the craft by hand and patterns through generations.

NATURAL, ORGANIC MATERIAL: Our knitwear is crafted from premium, polyester-free yarns, produced in a certified factory in Italy known for its commitment to sustainability. The yarn we use is 100% mulesing-free and sheep friendly, meeting rigorous certification standards.

FEMALE FOUNDED: The brand is proudly founded and led by women, all the garments are made by the skilled hands of women.

LIMITED EDITION: We produce in small quantities, focus on quality over quantity. We love to celebrate the slow fashion and handmade craft.

TIMELESS DESIGN: Our designs are crafted to be versatile and enduring, transcending seasonal trends for a wardrobe staple that lasts.

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